What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Finance Controller position at NORIT Activated Carbon?
Activate your potential – join NORIT, the world leader in activated carbon production!
Join us as a Site Finance Controller in Pryor to oversee the financial operations of our plant and play a pivotal role in shaping our site’s profitability and efficiency.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting to ensure optimal plant performance,
- Advise management on strategic financial matters and provide insights into data-driven decision-making,
- Oversee site accounting and financial analysis in coordination with our Shared Service Center in Riga, including accounts payable/receivable, inventories, and fixed assets,
- Ensure accounting practices align with NORIT’s global standards and GAAP,
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with precision, timeliness, and compliance,
- Partner closely with the Facility General Manager to guide cost determination, product pricing, inventory valuation, and overhead allocation,
- Lead the development of accurate forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses,
- Coach and develop finance team members, ensuring strong performance and alignment with company goals,
- Liaise with external auditors and support other plant operations when needed.
- University degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA is desirable,
- 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5 years as a Plant Controller,
- Experience in a global business environment is a plus,
- Deep expertise in accounting and financial principles, with a strong business application mindset,
- Proven ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and influence across all organizational levels,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial software systems,
- Strong leadership skills with experience in performance management and team development,
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Competitive salary and additional benefit package,
- Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,
- A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,
- We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.
NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.
We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.
